Getting Here, Parking, and Transportation

Getting Here

Downtown Montpelier is located an quick 40-minute drive from Burlington International Airport and an easy, scenic drive from many major cities.

New York City: 5 hours

Montreal: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Boston: 3 hours

Hartford, CT: 3 hours

Albany, NY: 3 hours, 15 minutes

Portland, ME: 3 hours, 45 minutes

Providence, RI: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Quebec City: 4 hours, 30 minutes

Parking

There is on-street metered parking within the Capitol District. Paid parking is also available throughout Downtown Montpelier. When the Legislature is in session (January to May) parking spaces near the State House tend to fill up early in the day. Free parking is offered in a nearby lot at the Vermont Department of Labor (5 Green Mountain Drive). The Capital Shuttle provides free rides between this satellite parking area and the Capitol District. For hours and routes, visit Green Mountain Transit.

Electric Vehicle Charging

There are several convenient electric vehicle chargers located in and near downtown. Click here for a map of charging locations.

Green Mountain Transit

802-864-2282 https://ridegmt.com/Green Mountain Transit provides public transportation services in Washington County, Lamoille County, Franklin County, Grand IsleCounty, the Mad River Valley and the towns of Washington, Orange and Williamstown.